Immersing yourself in the beauty and calm of nature is supremely peaceful. Having a place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of work, life, emails, and screen time is highly beneficial to your mind and body! We’re fascinated by biophilic designs—the practice of incorporating nature into your living spaces—and one of the best ways to do this in your yard is with water features. Here are some creative ideas for bringing naturalistic water features into your landscape for a backyard oasis that soothes the soul.
It’s not just the sight, but the sound of water features and aquatic gardens that make these landscape features so soothing. Relax and recharge in your own personal paradise with these innovative ideas for merging outdoor living spaces with the beauty of the natural world.
There are so many gorgeous plants that thrive in wetland biomes. Adding a pond to your landscape offers many opportunities to grow fascinating new plants, creating an ecologically diverse landscape design that benefits our local wildlife. Speaking of wildlife—you can add fish to your pond, too! Watching colourful fish swirling around your pond is a fantastic way to relax and let the stress melt away.
Installing a pond and water garden might seem like a big undertaking, but our experts can help you through every step of the process! From installation to cleaning and upkeep, opening and closing the pond through the seasons, and finding the perfect landscape plants that thrive in moist environments, having a beautiful backyard pond is easier than ever.
If you don’t want a full pond but still want a landscape feature that provides the relaxing sounds of falling water, you can opt for a pondless waterfall! There are plenty of designs to choose from, but we’re quite partial to waterfall rock fountains—they capture the natural beauty of the Canadian Shield. Kick back with a book and a comfy chair, take in those soothing sounds, and feel your tension ease instantly—it might be a challenge to resist falling asleep!
For a landscape water feature that works well in the front yard and the back, look no further than bubbling rocks. These fabulous accent pieces bring so much curb appeal, and they’re quite manageable in size so that you can incorporate them seamlessly into your design. We like surrounding bubbling rocks with river rocks and water plants so that they blend into the scenery without looking awkward or out of place. You can opt for something simple like a single boulder or bring more architectural elements to the landscape with layered slabs of rock that allow the water to trickle through their curves and crevices.
Simple yet satisfying—birdbaths add so much to the landscape without taking much space or effort to install. In addition to drawing in beautiful birds, they help support other local wildlife like bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Birdbaths make a fabulous focal point in the garden, adding height and dimension to the landscape. With so many styles to choose from, you can find a birdbath that perfectly ties your landscape aesthetic together. Remember to clean your birdbath regularly and ensure the water is fresh—we want to keep our local wildlife safe and healthy!
For more ideas on incorporating water into your landscape in Ontario, visit Royal City Nursery and explore all the gorgeous water features and plants that thrive in moist environments. Our skilled landscaping team will help you make informed choices throughout the process so that you can rest assured that your garden remains beautiful and easy to maintain.
